History & Heritage
Exhibition showcasing Black Country history celebrates work of late news photographer
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A new photographic exhibition capturing everyday moments of Black Country life from the 1970s and 1980s is set to go on display in Birmingham. Taken from the personal collection of late…
Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Birmingham's historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate…
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration to be held at Birmingham Council House
Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House later this month. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Chaman Lal, will lead the event…
Mughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2023
Birmingham's Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a…
Celebrated photographer Vanley Burke to give Windrush 75 talk at Black Country Living Museum
Rangzeb Hussain
June 19, 2023
Respected Birmingham photographer Vanley Burke is due to give a talk this week as part of events to mark Windrush 75. The free 'in conversation' session will take place at…
Birmingham’s brand new Black history sculpture defaced with “sickening” racist graffiti
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Birmingham's first and only sculpture celebrating Black history and heritage has been defaced with racist graffiti, in an incident described by a city MP as "sickening vandalism". Earlier today, local…
Artist Michael Clarke hosts powerful exhibition in Digbeth exploring colonialism
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2023
Birmingham raised artist Michael Clarke has opened his first ever public exhibition which explores British colonialism and his African heritage. The Dambala art exhibition - free and open to all…
Over 7,000 people apply for 60 rare tickets to tour Birmingham New Street signal box
Rangzeb Hussain
March 18, 2023
Network Rail has been swamped with thousands of eager applications from people hoping for one of 60 free tickets to tour the Birmingham New Street signal box, which closed down last…
Birmingham council to approve nearly £9 million for city arts and cultural sector
Staff Reporter
March 15, 2023
Birmingham City Council is set to approve nearly nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham over the next three years, it has been announced. The financial…